Concrete Staining
What is Concrete Stain?
Among the many services we offer at Utah Garage Epoxy Flooring, one of our top specialties is concrete staining. Concrete is very absorbent, and that makes it easy to unleash your imagination for the stained concrete floor of dreams. You can choose from textures and shades that will allow you to create various styles.
You can make your garage floor appear like wood, leather, natural stone, or even marble. You can choose from almost any color to create the look you want to improve your garage floor or other surfaces, including walkways, patios, and the areas around fireplaces.
Concrete stains come in two varieties: acid stains and water-based stains. Both types can be used for your garage and other applications. Here’s an overview of each:
Acid Stains
These are typically stains made from inorganic metallic salts, hydrochloric acid, and water. They absorb into the concrete and create a reaction with calcium hydroxide in order to bond to the surface. Acid stains come in beautiful, deep colors of tans, browns, blues, and greens that result in gorgeous marbling effects.
Water-Based Stains
Unlike acid stains, water-based stains don’t react with the concrete. They consist of a mixture of acrylic polymers and pigments that fill the pores on the surface of the concrete. They are generally more consistent in the color patterns since they don’t react with the concrete, and they don’t have solvents or acids. That also allows for a wider spectrum of colors in translucent and opaque finishes.
Advantages of Staining Concrete Floors
Concrete staining is generally more affordable than other choices while still enhancing your property surfaces. Additionally, because of the wide spectrum of colors, you can create custom colors so that your garage surface will have its own unique appearance.
Concrete staining can also be easily applied to both old and new concrete, so it’s an easy solution for sprucing up the appearance of your garage floor. Moreover, the stains used by Utah Garage Epoxy Flooring are durable, so you can enjoy your new garage floor for a long time.
Stained floors are one of the most common types of concrete floors, and for good reason. Staining also offers a distinctive, elegant look without breaking the bank.
Let the Professionals Make it Easy for You!
While many people will attempt to stain their concrete garage floor themselves, there are several reasons why you might prefer to leave it to the professionals. Since liquid solutions can easily change color when applied to concrete and variations in color are normal during the staining process, our experts can help you choose the best color to get the desired result.
At Utah Garage Epoxy Flooring, we work diligently to help you finish your project and we guarantee our work! Contact us today for a free estimate, and we’ll get started on your project right away!
